Our tour leader, who is from one of the native Newar communities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, or Patan, will lead a live session demonstrating the preparation of the locally popular antique dish, Juju Dhau. This special dish is also known as the king of yoghurts and is highly sought after by locals. The process begins with a setup inside a cool room, where the base is covered with a thick layer of rice bark. A special clay pot called Kataro is meticulously cleaned and prepared to be placed over the layer of rice bark, ready to be filled with processed milk. The process involves sourcing high-quality milk from local farmers, boiling the milk, adding brown sugar, and fermenting it in a special clay pot. The clay pots filled with milk are then placed over the rice bark, allowing the warm boiled milk to gradually cool and ferment. Eventually, the result is a frozen, moon-like white-colored yoghurt that is ready to be served.

Let's begin our tour of the main attractions in Bhaktapur at Siddhapokhari. Adjacent to the entrance of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, there is a historic pond known as Siddha Pokhari, believed to have existed since the Lichhavi period. Evidence suggests that Siddha Pokhari has been here since at least 250 AD, making it around 1700 years old. The presence of a Shiva Linga near the center of the pond further supports the belief that this pond dates back to the Lichhavi period. It is considered a natural pond and is one of the oldest in Bhaktapur, spanning an area of 275 x 92 meters and reaching a depth of 3 meters.

After passing Siddhapokhari, we will head towards Pottery Square via Barahi Agam Ghar, which is just a short walk from Bhaktapur Durbar Square. This lively square is bustling with pottery activities, as locals are deeply involved in the traditional craft of making clay pots. The center of the square is always filled with freshly crafted clay wares and the ongoing traditional pottery-making process. Within this square, you can find several shrines, including the Ganesh shrine, Vishnu temple, Gorakhnath temple, Aakhandasheel Mahavihar, and Jeth Ganesh temple.

Our next stop will be Bhaktapur Durbar Square, an ancient palace in Bhaktapur and one of Nepal's top tourist attractions. This site earned recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 A.D. According to legend, King Jayasthiti Malla built the original palace in the late 13th century. Inside Bhaktapur Durbar Square, visitors can explore 33 temples. To fully experience Bhaktapur, take a leisurely stroll through its narrow alleys, courtyards, local homes, temples, and the market.

Next, head towards the Chandeshori temple, an intricately designed ancient temple with a three-story pagoda style located in the corner of the Tibukchhen tole. The Chandeshwori shrine is also considered to be the place of the living goddess Kumari. Visitors are awed by the stunning temple of goddess Chandeshwori, which features a golden roof, two peacock statues, and is thought to be the oldest in the valley. The legend behind the existence of this temple recounts that Goddess Parvati assumed the form of Goddess Chandeshwori to vanquish the Chandashur Demon.

After we've finished exploring the temple, we'll have the chance to try the local food of this community. It's up to you whether you want to join in the food tasting. The traditional Newari dishes in Bhaktapur are a mix of homemade items served together on one plate, along with locally-made liquors, flavors, and tastes. Once we're done with the Newari food tasting or observation, we'll head to Munivihar, one of the most well-known Buddhist monasteries in Bhaktapur. This site holds significance for both Hindu and Buddhist practitioners. Muni Bihar was built in 1655 AD during the reign of King Jagat Prakash Malla. The monastery was overseen by a monk named Padmadhwaj from Shigatse, Tibet.

After our monastery visit, we'll head to the Dattatrya temple via Khacha Pokhari. Legend has it that King Yaksha Malla built the impressive Dattatrya Temple in the 14th century. Historical records show that the entire temple was crafted from the wood of a single tree. Unlike the pagoda style, the Dattatraya temple follows a circular (mandala) design and is the only shrine dedicated to Dattatreya The Trimurti or Tridents.

After completing the entire tour, we'll visit the Navadurga temple located on the outskirts of the Bhaktapur region. These temples were built to protect the city. There is a specific order for visiting these temples during the ten days of Dashain. Starting with Bramhayani, followed by Maheshwori, Kumari, Bhadraali, Barahi, Indrayani, Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, Tripurasundari, and then Bramhayani again are worshipped during the ten days of Dashain. These names represent all the Navadurga to which the temple is dedicated.